Congrats to one of our Psychology Majors!
Megan Dennis Named SSC Golfer of the Week MELBOURNE, Fla. – Florida Tech women’s golf’s…
334 Sugar & Attention
To listen click here: 334-361 Sugar & Attention Research by Giles, Grace E., Avanzato, Benjamin…
Lifelong Learning Lecture: Hearing the Dark, Thursday October 11, 2018
Hollywood film noir offers a dark reflection of the social anxiety lingering in America. You…
The Secret History of Launching Florida Tech
Dateline: Florida Tech 1958 East central Florida underwent a revolution in the 1950’s. The sleepy,…
333 Sexual Assault Prevention
333-360 Sexual Assault Prevention Research by Senn, Charlene. Y., Eliasziw, Misha., Barata, Paula. C., Thurston,…
7 Best Practices for Goal-setting in Project Management
Every project needs goals to keep it on track Setting goals in project management can…
Delegating: An Essential Skill for Project Managers
Leaders are responsible for projects, but they can’t do everything on their own Being a…
332 Cue Creativity
To listen click here: 332-359 Cue Creativity Research by Green, Adam. E., Cohen, Michael. S., Kim,…
Why a Detail-Oriented Approach is Essential in Project Management
Sweating the small stuff can lead to success Project management is a highly developed process…
How HR Professionals Are Using Predictive Analytics
Data can provide insight into employees’ future behavior In the HR field, predictive analytics have…
The Secret History of Winning a $50 Million Grant
Florida Tech – 1997 The stench from the red tide on the Indian River in…
331 Time & Close Friendship
To listen click here: 331-358 Time & Close Friendship Research by Hall, Jeffrey. A. (2018). Written…
Lifelong Learning Lecture: The New Florida, September 13, 2018
Join us for “The New Florida,” a deep-dive into the history of Florida and its…
Why Workplace Health and Wellness Programs Matter
These important HR priorities can impact productivity It used to be that companies mostly provided…
The 7 Benefits of Delivering On-Demand Training
Technology has opened up many new doors On-demand training is a fairly new trend in…
330 Self Affirmation & Self Control
Click to listen below: 330-357 Self-Affirmation & Self Control Research by Burson, Aleah., Crocker, Jennifer.,…
Indian River Lagoon Research Institute TechCon 2018, Sept. 28
Florida Tech researchers continue to lead the way when it comes to finding water quality…
How Technology is Impacting the HR Field
Innovative technologies are making human resources professionals jobs’ easier Technology is becoming a part of…
The Gig Workforce: It Isn’t Just a Trend
HR professionals are recruiting contractors to fill open positions A study by Intuit, which owns…
329 Values & Defensiveness
Click to listen below: 329-356 Values & Defensiveness Researched by Crocker, Jennifer., Niiya, Yu., & Mischkowski,…
The Secret History of Armadillos with Leprosy
Dateline: Florida Tech 1983 The nine-banded, long nosed armadillo paused when it sensed the movement.…
Why Is Diversity Important in the Workplace?
There are advantages to a more diverse workplace Diversity in the workplace can seem like…
Exploration Day: Friday, August 31, 2018
Discover everything the university has to offer – all in just half a day. Experience…
328 Active Listening & Communication
Click to listen below: 328-355 Active Listening & Communication Researched by Weger, Harry., Castle Bell, Gina.,…
327 Writing & Reducing Trauma Impact
327-354 Writing & Reducing Trauma Impact Researched by Pennebaker, James. W., Kiecolt-Glaser, Janice. K., & Glaser,…
The Secret History of the Naked Streak
Dateline: Florida Tech 1974 The two naked men were moving fast when they passed in…
Lifelong Learning: Hurricane Season 2018, August 23
Same as last year, better, worse? What is waiting for us in the Atlantic this…
Lifelong Learning: Human Factors and Safety, August 9, 2018
Human factors and ergonomics, also known as comfort design, functional design and systems, is the…
326 Attachment, Security & Compassionate Helping
326-353 Attachment, Security and Compassionate Helping Researched by Milulincer, Mario., Shaver, Phillip. R., Gillath, Omri., &…
325 Nature& Immune Boost!
325-352 Nature & Immune Boost Researched by Kuo, Ming. (2015). Written by Bethany Wellman, M.S. How exactly…
It Takes a Village to Foster a 240-Gallon Reef Habitat
Panther Dining Hall (PDH) is home to a 240-gallon reef aquarium maintained by Florida Tech’s…
What Monkeys Can Teach Us About Making Bad Decisions
by Dr. Darby Proctor When people make a decision that goes against their self-interests, we…
Meet the Man Leading One of the Busiest Airport Systems in the World
Huntley Lawrence ’85 leads one of the busiest airport systems in the world—with revenues of…
This Genius Idea Might Be the Key to Transforming Your NYC Commute
From the time he first stepped on board an airplane as a 7-year-old, Craig Avedisian…
324 Violent music & Aggression
324-351 Violent Music & Aggression Researched by Anderson, Craig. A., Carnagey, Nicholas. L., & Eubanks,…
Summer Commencement Ceremony: July 28, 2018
Newly minted Florida Tech graduates will take the stage to accept their diplomas during the…
Computer Sciences Camp Beta, July 23-27, 2018
How does Google Maps give you driving directions? How does Netflix recommend movies for you…
Exploration Day: Friday, July 20, 2018
Exploration Day is your opportunity to experience the Florida Tech way of life. It’s time to discover…
Lifelong Learning Lecture: Space Entrepreneurship, July 12, 2018
Get an insiders looks at where we have been in space and where we are…
323 Visibility of Wealth & Social Cooperation
323-350 Visibility of Wealth & Social Cooperation Researched by Nishi, Akihiro., Shirado, Hirokazu., Rand, David.,…
322 Social Exclusion & Prosocial Behavior
322-349 Social Exclusion and Prosocial Exclusion Researched by Twenge, Jean. M., Ciarocco, Natalie. J., Baumeister,…
The Secret History of the Atomic Toilet
Dateline: Florida Tech 1970 Jerry Keuper and David Woodbridge were, a bystander observed, like two…
321 Political Message Impact
321-348 Political Message Impact Based on research by Schott, Malte., & Wolf, Jule. (2018). Written…
320 Inattention & Relationship Maintenance
320-347 Inattention as Relationship Maintenance Based on research by Maner, Jon. K., Gailliot, Matthew. T.,…
Camps: Engineering, July 9 -13, 2018
Offered by the Department of Civil Engineering and Construction Management, budding engineers will gain an…
Camps: Advanced Aviation Academy, July 9 -13, 2018
Our flight camps give students a unique opportunity to explore the vast and exciting world…
319 Self-Other Overlap & Close Relationships
319-346 Self-Other Overlap in Close Relationships Based on research by Aron, Arthur., & Fraley, Barbara.…
Lifelong Learning Lecture: Engineered Blood Vessels, June 28, 2018
30 percent of patients with coronary and peripheral artery disease do not have veins that…
318 Physical Affection & Relationship Satisfaction
318-345 Physical Affection for Relationship Satisfaction Based on research by Gulledge, Andrew. K., Gulledge, Michelle.…
317 Commitment & romance
317-344 Three Sides of Commitment Based on research by Weigel, Daniel. J., Davis, Bret. A.,…
The Secret History of the Moon and 37¢
Dateline: Florida Tech 1967 3 Men and a Woman Meet in a Bar … The…
Recent Public Administration Grad Ready to Give Back to Austin, TX
by Rosabella Stowe, Public Administration, M.S.’18 When I finally decided to pursue my graduate degree…
316 Actively Support Partner Expansion
316-343 Actively Support Partner Expansion Based on research by Fivecoat, Hayley. C., Tomlinson, Jennifer. M.,…
The Secret History of Our “Sweet” Accreditation
Dateline: Florida Tech 1964 By 1964, Jerry Keuper knew that Countdown College’s survival hinged on…
315 Self Disclosing Intimacy
315-342 Self Disclosing Intimacy Based on research by Laurenceau, Jean-Philippe., Barrett, Lisa. F., & Pietromonaco,…
Communication Majors Create Moving Documentary About Indian River Lagoon
by Lindsay Isaac The most biologically diverse estuary in North America is dying—and Florida Tech…
314 Sick Leave Benefits & Mental health
314-340 Sick Leave Benefits and Mental Health Based on research by Soddard-Dare, P., DeRigne, L.,…
Camps: Advanced Aviation Academy, June 4 – 8, 2018
Our flight camps give students a unique opportunity to explore the vast and exciting world…
Camps: Basic Flight, May 29 – June 2, 2018
Our flight camps give students a unique opportunity to explore the vast and exciting world…
The Secret History of the Great Quail Escapade
Dateline: Florida Tech 1972-73 Ad Astra per Coturnix Coturnix Possibly it was the altitude. Maybe…
Spring 2018 Commencement Ceremony, May 5
Spring 2018 Graduation will take place at the Charles and Ruth Clemente Center for Sports…
313 Rural Vs. Urban Firearm Suicides
313-339 Rural vs Urban Firearm Suicides Based in research by Nestadt, Paul S., Triplett, P.,…
The Secret History of How Florida Tech Got Its Name
Dateline: Florida Tech 1966 On June 15, 1966. Rear Admiral Odale “Muddy” Waters (1910-1986), Oceanographer…
312 College Alcohol & Employment
312-338 College Alcohol & Employment Based on research by Bamberger, Peter A., Koopmann, J, Wang,…
Leave Green Campus Move-Out: April 23 thru May 6, 2018
We hate to see you go, but we love when you leave green. The campus-wide,…
Lifelong Learning Lecture: Disagreements in Politics, May 10, 2018
Public life is ever more polarized and disagreements all the more divisive. But disagreement itself…
The Secret History of Jim Stoms
Dateline: Florida Tech 1964 Early in 1958 a few weeks after going to work at…
Tech Talks: Genetic Engineering, April 26, 2018
Scientists have successfully edited the DNA of human embryos to remove a potentially fatal heart…
311 Adolescence & Cannabis
311-337 Adolescence and Cannabis Based on Research by Lisdahl, Krista. M., Wright, N.E., Medina-Kirchner, C.,…
The Secret History of Joan Czerniejewski Sherman
Dateline: Florida Tech 1959 Chemists are intrepid individuals. They ask difficult questions, they take risks,…
Exploration Day: Friday, April 20, 2018
Prospective students and their families are invited to join us for Exploration Day on Friday, April…
310 Detect Concealed Weapons
310-336 Detect Concealed Weapons Based on research by Sweet, Dawn. M., Meissner, Christian. A., &…
Spring 2018 Discovery Day: Saturday, April 7
Discovery Day is a great way to “discover” the Florida Tech campus and experience the…
2018 Spring Break Host a Panther Externships at Lockheed Martin
These 11 students spent their spring break working towards furthering their careers and learned what…
Lifelong Learning Lecture: What Lies Behind the Eyes, April 12, 2018
Presented by Dr. Nasri Nesnas, the lecture explores one of our most dependable of the…
309 Implicit & Explicit Memories
Please click here to listen to WFIT Minute: 309-335 Implicit and Explicit Memories Based on…
#308-Adolescent Interpersonal Stress & later health risks
Please click here to listen to WFIT Minute: 308-334 Adolescent Stress Based on research done…
The Secret History of Jerry Keuper’s Co-Conspirator
Dateline: Florida Tech 1958 A Co-Conspirator in Developing Brevard Engineering Institute In February 1958 Jerry…
#307-Eye Contact to Connectedness
Please click here to listen to WFIT Minute: 307-333 Eye Contact and Connectedness Feeling disconnected…
A Rocket Renaissance on the Space Coast
A renewed spirit of interstellar discovery is taking shape on the Space Coast—a growing energy…
#306-Cyberbullying
Please click here to listen to WFIT Minute: 306-331 Cyberbullying In a study done by…
Seaworthy: A Tale of Two Shipbuilders
Two ocean engineering majors, Mike Shawcross ’80 and Rolf Bartschi ’81, had friends in common when…
Alumni Profile: Matthew Buice
Wild Florida Rescue Matthew Buice ’15 harnessed his passion for wildlife by forming a service…
Vito Kaminskas: Nuclear Power Executive
When I was in the 9th grade, my friends and I would go to a…
Aero Altruism: Alumni Collaborate for Puerto Rico Relief Efforts
In late September, Hurricane Maria hammered Puerto Rico at nearly Category 5 strength. With maximum…
Animal Behavior Students Hang with Monkeys at Brevard Zoo
Changes are, if you visit the Brevard Zoo you might spot a Florida Tech student…
Do We Need More Leaders?
One Big Question with Lisa Steelman Maybe you have heard it. There is a shortage…
2018 Cross Cultural Management Summit: March 22 – 24
The Institute for Cross Cultural Management (ICCM) leverages organizational science to develop practical and intuitive…
A. Smith Distinguished Lecture Featuring Jarrett Walker: April 3, 2018
Join us for an insightful lecture presented by public transportation guru, Jarrett Walker. Since 1991, Walker…
#305-Positive Perceptions of Others
Please click here to listen to WFIT Minute: PSM 305-330 Positive Perceptions of Others In…
304 Genetics & Leadership
Please click here to listen to WFIT Minute: PSM 304-329 Genetics and Leadership Based on…
Lagoon and Lagers: Thursday, March 1, 2018
Join leaders from the efforts to restore the Indian River Lagoon in Brevard County to…
Lifelong Learning Lecture: Indian River Lagoon Restoration, Thursday, February 22, 2018
Join us for this informative lecture presented by Dr. John Windsor “What Is That Smell?…
Jesse Colin Young Concert: Saturday, February 24, 2018
WFIT Presents: Jesse Colin Young For 50 years, Jesse Colin Young has been singing songs…
#303- Premarital Factors in Long Marriages
Please click here to listen to WFIT Minute: PSM 303-328 Premarita Factors and Long Marriages…
15th Annual Chopper Dropper: Friday, March 16, 2018
Florida Tech’s largest annual fundraiser is a day filled with golf, fun, contests, shootouts, good friends,…
#302- Living Space and Cognition
Please click here to listen to WFIT Minute: PSM 302- 327 Living Space and Cognition…
Building Industry 4.0
Advanced Manufacturing Meets Advanced Education as Florida Tech Embraces Evolution of Factories In 1913, Henry…
12th Annual International Festival: Saturday, February 17, 2018
Travel the world without leaving campus! Join us at the 12th Annual International Festival, an …
Ethos Community Garden One Year Anniversary: Monday, February 19, 2018
Come out and celebrate the Ethos Community Garden’s one year anniversary! Monday, February 19 11…